1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Toyota Altezza

To start off, 2000 Toyota Altezza is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Altezza. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Toyota Altezza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Altezza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Altezza (610 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.

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